The Political Consequences of Early 21st Century Changes in the Global Balance of Power: Scenarios for the Future.

Thomas Flechet

Master's thesis

Abstract:

This thesis had the purpose to study the current international system. After presenting its features in theories, the aim was to understand how it is constructed through an analytical approach. In this thesis, it is supposed that the international system, and in particular its polarity, is currently facing some changes due to several reasons which are exposed. It will be identified the different actors of the international system which are susceptible to upset the polarity of this system. Nation-states, IGOs and MNCs will thus be described and presented, and their strength into the completion of such achievement will be identified. To conclude, the thesis will end with a last chapter dedicated to the construction of future scenario which will aim at forecasting the potential international system in which one will be evolving in the coming future.

Abstract:

This thesis had the purpose to study the current international system. After presenting its features in theories, the aim was to understand how it is constructed through an analytical approach. In this thesis, it is supposed that the international system, and in particular its polarity, is currently facing some changes due to several reasons which are exposed. It will be identified the different actors of the international system which are susceptible to upset the polarity of this system. Nation-states, IGOs and MNCs will thus be described and presented, and their strength into the completion of such achievement will be identified. To conclude, the thesis will end with a last chapter dedicated to the construction of future scenario which will aim at forecasting the potential international system in which one will be evolving in the coming future.

Keywords

international relations, multinational companies, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizaitons, international system, polarity, scenario construction, international relations theory, anarchy, nation-states

Keywords

anarchy, multinational companies, non-governmental organizations, intergovernmental organizations, polarity, scenario construction, international relations theory, nation-states, international relations, international system

Language used: English

Date on which the thesis was submitted / produced: 24. 6. 2016

Thesis defence

• Date of defence: 5. 9. 2017
• Supervisor: Jeremy Alan Garlick
• Reader: Radka Havlová

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze

Master programme / field:
Mezinárodní ekonomické vztahy / International and Diplomatic Studies